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Brian Wilson Feels Grateful To His Controversial Psychologist
The Good Vibrations hitmaker underwent two courses of treatment with Landy in the 1970s and '80s at the behest of his famous family in a desperate bid to end his life as a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 April 2015
Brian Wilson Depressed By New Biopic
Love & Mercy, starring Paul Dano as 20-something Wilson in the 1960s and John Cusack as the middle-aged star in the '80s, is due for a U.S. cinema release in June (15)....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2015
Paul Dano And John Cusack Kept Apart For Brian Wilson Movie Shoot
Dano plays the legendary musician during his creative peak in the 1960s, and Cusack portrays Wilson in the 1980s as he emerged from years spent as a recluse, in the upcoming movie Love...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 April 2015
Lana Del Rey Cancelled Recording Session With Brian Wilson
The Summertime Sadness singer was among the stars scheduled to appear on Wilson's new album, No Pier Pressure, and fans of both stars were surprised when their collaboration, Last Song, failed to make...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 March 2015
Brian Wilson Brings California Spirit To UK Arenas In September 2015
Brian Wilson has announced a string of UK tour dates for September 2015, set to take place in eight different arenas around the country. The news comes ahead of the release of his eleventh solo...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 24 March 2015
The Wrecking Crew Showcases The Best Of 1960s Session Musicians
In the words of Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin "behind every great man is a great woman", but in this case it's more likely that behind the song there's a great combination of great, unrecognised...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 March 2015
Who Is Emile Haynie? New Album 'We Fall' Features Some Impressive Guests
Grammy winning record producer Emile Haynie makes a career turning point by unleashing his first album as a recording artist, 'We Fall', complete with collaborations with some of the biggest talent in the music industry...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 13 March 2015
Brian Wilson Taking Former Beach Boys Bandmates On Tour
Music icon Brian Wilson has recruited his former Beach Boys bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin to join him on his upcoming U.S. tour.The veteran musician is gearing up to release his new solo album,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 March 2015
Brian Wilson's Troubled Life Story Hits The Big Screen In Bill Pohlad's 'Love & Mercy' [Trailer]
The full story of The Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson is finally hitting the movies in the form of Bill Pohlad's challenging, life-spanning biopic 'Love & Mercy' which stars Paul Dano and John Cusack as...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
Brian Wilson Brings A Modern Twist To Upcoming Solo Album 'No Pier Pressure'
Brian Wilson goes solo again with his forthcoming, pun-laden album release 'No Pier Pressure' which marks his return to former band The Beach Boys' home label Capitol Records and will hit shelves in April.Brian Wilson...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2015
Fun. Star Nate Ruess To Join Brian Wilson For Career-spanning All-star Gig
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has recruited fun. frontman Nate Ruess and composer Mark Isham for an upcoming Las Vegas show.The Good Vibrations singer will perform hits and tracks from his new album No Pier...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2014
So Have You Spotted All The Stars In The Bbc’S ‘God Only Knows’ Video?
Last night, (October 7th) the BBC gave us a special treat, premiering the video for ‘God Only Knows’, their star studded cover of the Beach Boys’ timeless classic. Featuring over 30 stars from music and...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 08 October 2014
George Harrison To Be Honoured At Star-studded Tribute Concert
George Harrison is set to be honoured by musicians including Brian Wilson and Norah Jones at a star-studded tribute concert, dubbed George Fest.The Beatles guitarist's tunes will be performed by some of music's most notable...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 September 2014
Brian Wilson Hits Back At Album Critics
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has hit back at fans who criticised his decision to work with stars including Lana Del Rey and Zooey Deschanel on his new album.The music veteran admits many devotees have...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 June 2014
Carnie And Wendy Wilson Defend Dad Over Jeff Beck Comments
Brian Wilson's daughters Carnie and Wendy have expressed their disappointment at guitar great Jeff Beck after he publicly questioned the Beach Boys legend's mental state following their joint tour last year (13).Beck hit headlines last...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2014
Beach Boys Star Brian Wilson Reducing Workload
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson is reducing his workload on the advice of his daughters.The 71-year-old singer's children Carnie and Wendy, with ex-wife Marilyn Rovell, say their father is avoiding a tour that would mark...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2014
The Beach Boys To Tour For Single's 50th Anniversary
The Beach Boys will embark on a tour to mark the 50th anniversary of their single 'Fun Fun Fun'.The 'Good Vibrations' hitmakers have announced they will be celebrating the landmark anniversary of their 1964 track...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2014
Jeff Beck Opens Up About Hospital Visit On Brian Wilson Tour
Rocker Jeff Beck has opened up about his recent health crisis, revealing he played through the pain on his joint tour with Brian Wilson despite undergoing an invasive medical procedure.The veteran guitarist headed out on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 May 2014
Brian Wilson: Paul Mccartney Is 'Gifted' Musician
Brian Wilson thinks Paul McCartney is the best musician around today.The Beach Boys singer branded the former Beatles musician as the most ''gifted'' singer he's ever listened to and praised the 'Let it Be' singer...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 October 2013
Brian Wilson Regroups The Beach Boys Bandmates For Beck Tour
Former Beach Boys bandmates Brian Wilson and Blondie Chaplin are set to reunite on the road.Singer/guitarist Chaplin will join the rock icon for select dates on his upcoming tour, which will also feature guest spots...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2013
After Beach Boys Farce, Brian Wilson To Tour With Jeff Beck
We already knew that Jeff Beck had contributed to Brian Wilson's forthcoming solo album, though it appears the pair's collaborative future is more serious than we first assumed. The rock heavyweights are set to hit...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2013
The Beach Boys Want Brian Wilson Back
The Beach Boys want to reunite with Brian Wilson again.The 'Good Vibrations' hitmakers insist they never sacked frontman Brian - who briefly rejoined the band for their 50th anniversary tour and new album 'That's Why...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 July 2013
Daft Punk Are Too Star-struck To Speak To Their Ultimate Collaborator Brian Wilson
Daft Punk would consider Brian Wilson the ultimate collaborator.The French dance duo - Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter - would love to work with the legendary Beach Boys singer and songwriter, but are too...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 June 2013
Brian Wilson Working On New Solo Album
Brian Wilson is working on a new solo album.The Beach Boys singer has announced he is recording and self-producing his 11th studio album with Capitol Music Group at Ocean Way Studios in Hollywood after being...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 June 2013
Brian Wilson Thrilled With Paul Dano Casting
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson has given There Will Be Blood star Paul Dano his blessing to play him as a young songwriter in a new biopic.Dano has been cast as Wilson in Bill Pohlad's...
By WENN on 19 April 2013
Brian Wilson To Come Clean In New Memoirs
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson is to tell the full, uncensored story of his life in a new memoir, 24 years after the release of his controversial 'autobiography' stunned the music industry.Critics were shocked when...
By WENN on 18 April 2013
Brian Wilson & Jeff Beck To Host Fantasy Camp
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson and guitar great Jeff Beck are to front a Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas in April (13).The musical heavyweights will offer up songwriting and performance tips at...
By WENN on 28 February 2013
Brian Wilson Rules Out Beach Boys Reunion
Brian Wilson doubts he will ever play with The Beach Boys again. The singer and songwriter reunited with the group for a number of 50th anniversary shows last year, but he and members Al Jardine...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 February 2013
Brian Wilson Sees A Therapist To Cope With Mental Health Problems
Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson occasionally visits a therapist in a bid to keep his longterm mental health problems under control.The Good Vibrations hitmaker has been struggling with schizoaffective disorder for several years and he...
By WENN on 29 November 2012
Brian Wilson Responds To Mike Love’S Beach Boys Snub
Brian Wilson and Al Jardine have publicly responded to the news that Mike Love and Bruce Johnston would be continuing to tour without them, using the name The Beach Boys. The band have recently completed...
By Hayley Avron on 09 October 2012
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